2021 US Code
Title 38 - Veterans' Benefits
Part V - Boards, Administrations, and Services
Chapter 76 - Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program
Subchapter VIII - Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program
Sec. 7691 - Establishment

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Citation 38 U.S.C. § 7691 (2021)
Section Name §7691. Establishment
Section Text

As part of the Educational Assistance Program, the Secretary may carry out a student loan repayment program under section 5379 of title 5. The program shall be known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (in this chapter referred to as the "Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program").

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(Added Pub. L. 115–182, title III, §303(a), June 6, 2018, 132 Stat. 1464.)


Editorial Notes STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES OFFER DEADLINE

Pub. L. 115–182, title III, §303(e), June 6, 2018, 132 Stat. 1467, as amended by Pub. L. 115–251, title II, §211(b)(6)(B), Sept. 29, 2018, 132 Stat. 3177, provided that: "In the case of an applicant who applies before receiving a residency match and whom the Secretary of Veterans Affairs selects for participation in the Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program under subchapter VIII of chapter 76 of title 38, United States Code, as enacted by subsection (a), the Secretary shall offer participation to the applicant not later than 28 days after—

"(1) the applicant matches with a residency in a medical specialty described in section 7692 of title 38, United States Code, as enacted by subsection (a); and

"(2) such match is published."

PUBLICITY

Pub. L. 115–182, title III, §303(f), June 6, 2018, 132 Stat. 1467, provided that: "The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such steps as the Secretary determines are appropriate to publicize the Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program established under subchapter VIII of chapter 76 of title 38, United States Code, as enacted by subsection (a)."

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS
PART V - BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 76 - HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER VIII - SPECIALTY EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 7691 - Establishment
Contains section 7691
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 132 Stat. 1464, 1467, 3177
Public Law References Public Law 115-182, Public Law 115-251
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